Senior Accountant - Joleen

Freeport-McMoRan - Morenci, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Morenci, AZ

Mining (except Oil and Gas)

About the position

The position involves leading the assembly of complex financial statements and overseeing the recording of financial transactions at Freeport-McMoRan's Morenci operations. The role requires analyzing financial operations, recommending policy enhancements, and preparing for audits. The successful candidate will also provide guidance to less experienced accountants and ensure compliance with safety practices in a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform or serve as team leader in assembling complex and interrelated financial statements.
• Oversee and review the recording of expenditures, entries, and posting to general ledgers.
• Verify books and bank statement reconciliation.
• Analyze financial operations and recommend enhancements to policies or procedures.
• Review and recommend new or enhanced automated financial statements.
• Oversee and assist in audit preparation by developing required schedules and reconciliation reports.
• Monitor and develop monthly reports of revenues and expenditures for projects.
• Provide functional advice or training to less experienced accountant positions at the site.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and eight (8) years professional experience in accounting, including two (2) years in prolonged intellectual instruction in Accounting or Finance; OR
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area and six (6) years professional experience in accounting; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area and four (4) years experience in accounting; OR
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related area and two (2) years experience in accounting.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures in the accounting field of specialization.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Knowledge of office procedures and equipment, including PCs and financial software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities